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TCDHA PERIODONTICS MIDTERM EXAM 2025
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS.
Leukemia-Associated Gingivitis - correct answer- An
exaggerated inflammatory response to plaque resulting in
increased bleeding and tissue enlargement
Pyogenic Granuloma - correct answer- pregnancy related
mushroom-like growth, not cancerous or painful. usually
regresses after giving birth
Diabetes-Associated Gingivitis - correct answer- inflammatory
response of the gingiva to plaque aggravated by poorly
controlled blood glucose levels
Medications Most Commonly Associated With Gingival
Enlargement? - correct answer- Anticonvulsants, Calcium
channel blockers, Immunosuppressants
Meticulous plaque control - correct answer- can reduce but will
not eliminate gingival overgrowth.
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Ascorbic Acid-Deficiency Gingivitis - correct answer- An
inflammatory response to dental plaque aggravated by
chronically low ascorbic acid (vitamin C) levels
Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis? - correct answer- initial oral
infection with the herpes simplex type-1 virus (HSV-1). form
PAINFUL ulcers
Erythema Multiforme - correct answer- May be due to allergic
reaction or infection.
Lichen Planus - correct answer- Disease of the skin and
mucous membranes. Characterized by an itchy, swollen rash
on the skin or in the mouth
Linear Gingival Erythema - correct answer- manifestation of
immunosuppression. Does not respond well to improved oral
self-care or professional therapy.
two flavor additives known to cause allergic reactions of the
gingiva? - correct answer- Cinnamon and carvone
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Acute gingivitis - correct answer- short duration; resolves upon
professional and good self-care.
Chronic gingivitis - correct answer- may exist for years without
ever progressing to periodontitis; resolves upon professional
and good self-care
peri-implant gingivitis - correct answer- inflammatory conditions
affecting the soft and hard gum tissues around dental implants
Plaque-Induced Gingival diseases - correct answer- periodontal
diseases involving inflammation of the gingiva in response to
dental plaque
is plaque induced gingival disease reversible? - correct answer-
yes, with good patient self-care
plaque-induced gingival disease radiographs? - correct answer-
Reveal no changes in height or character of the bone
TCDHA PERIODONTICS MIDTERM EXAM 2025
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS.
Leukemia-Associated Gingivitis - correct answer- An
exaggerated inflammatory response to plaque resulting in
increased bleeding and tissue enlargement
Pyogenic Granuloma - correct answer- pregnancy related
mushroom-like growth, not cancerous or painful. usually
regresses after giving birth
Diabetes-Associated Gingivitis - correct answer- inflammatory
response of the gingiva to plaque aggravated by poorly
controlled blood glucose levels
Medications Most Commonly Associated With Gingival
Enlargement? - correct answer- Anticonvulsants, Calcium
channel blockers, Immunosuppressants
Meticulous plaque control - correct answer- can reduce but will
not eliminate gingival overgrowth.
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Ascorbic Acid-Deficiency Gingivitis - correct answer- An
inflammatory response to dental plaque aggravated by
chronically low ascorbic acid (vitamin C) levels
Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis? - correct answer- initial oral
infection with the herpes simplex type-1 virus (HSV-1). form
PAINFUL ulcers
Erythema Multiforme - correct answer- May be due to allergic
reaction or infection.
Lichen Planus - correct answer- Disease of the skin and
mucous membranes. Characterized by an itchy, swollen rash
on the skin or in the mouth
Linear Gingival Erythema - correct answer- manifestation of
immunosuppression. Does not respond well to improved oral
self-care or professional therapy.
two flavor additives known to cause allergic reactions of the
gingiva? - correct answer- Cinnamon and carvone
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Acute gingivitis - correct answer- short duration; resolves upon
professional and good self-care.
Chronic gingivitis - correct answer- may exist for years without
ever progressing to periodontitis; resolves upon professional
and good self-care
peri-implant gingivitis - correct answer- inflammatory conditions
affecting the soft and hard gum tissues around dental implants
Plaque-Induced Gingival diseases - correct answer- periodontal
diseases involving inflammation of the gingiva in response to
dental plaque
is plaque induced gingival disease reversible? - correct answer-
yes, with good patient self-care
plaque-induced gingival disease radiographs? - correct answer-
Reveal no changes in height or character of the bone
